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An Alaska Airlines departure taxis by the Replacement Terminal, which is set to open in summer of 2027.

Rep. Panetta Announces $2.3 Million in Federal Funding for New Monterey Regional Airport Terminal

Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced $2,368,257 in federal funding to support construction of the new replacement terminal at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). The federal grant, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, will cover the design team’s inspection activities during construction of the new 62,754-square-foot public

News Kyarra HarrisMonterey Herald
A wayfinding  sign at the intersection of Olmsted and Garden Road--site of the airport roundabout.

Monterey Airport Construction Continues over summer

MONTEREY – Monterey Regional Airport is moving into the next phase of construction on a new airport entrance as part of its passenger terminal replacement project, with work on a new roundabout expected to be completed in November. The roadway project, which began back in March, is part of the Federal Aviation

Press Release Chris MorelloExecutive DirectorMonterey Regional Airport
Monterey Regional Airport Updates the Construction Timeline for Airport Roadway Entrance

Monterey Regional Airport Updates the Construction Timeline for Airport Roadway Entrance
Phased Project Continues to Prioritize Safety and Minimize Impacts to Motorists - Travelers Are Asked to Arrive 90 Minutes Before Flight Departure Time for On-Time Boarding

Monterey, CA, July 14, 2026 – Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) continues constructing a new roadway system to support the replacement passenger terminal, which is part of the FAA-required MRY Metamorphosis Safety Enhancement Program. Begun in March 2026,

Press Release Chris MorelloExecutive DirectorMonterey Regional Airport
June 12, 2026 Press Release - Monterey Regional Airport’s Permanent Long-Term Parking Lot to Open in Phases

Monterey Regional Airport’s Permanent Long-Term Parking Lot to Open in Phases
Relocated Long-Term Parking Lot Opens June 15 and Designed to Accommodate MRY’s Passenger Growth

MONTEREY, CA, June 12, 2026 – Progress continues on the Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) Safety Enhancement Program, also known as the MRY Metamorphosis, with a phased opening of the permanent Long-Term Parking Lot to begin on June 15, 2026. Just in time for peak summer travel, the new lot will provide convenient parking to extended-stay travelers flying from MRY’s current terminal and future